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Designer's Guide

Urinal smack--down

Since the year I was born, my father has been a member of a theatrical arts club in Manhattan called the Players. It's a wonderful place, occupying the former townhome of Edwin Booth, namesake of the Booth ... >> More

Fire Protection

Standard engineering practice or junk science?

At approximately 5:30 in the morning of March 21, 1996, a disgruntled employee ignited a fire in multiple-row storage racks at the McFrugal's Warehouse in New Orleans, Louisiana. The racks contained Class ... >> More

Model Codes Update

The two model code organizations are busy finalizing their 2009 editions of their respective codes. Their upcoming meetings are full of educational sessions with an emphasis on green buildings and various ... >> More

Modern Hydronics

Fun in the Sun -- a review of Inter Solar 2008 -- Munich

I have had the opportunity to attend quite a few solar shows over the past several months. Also, I have visited some rather unique factories and manufacturers’ facilities across the United States and Europe. ... >> More